Making hiking sticks as a day job. No talking, Shaping ,sanding, and steam straightening in a day.

[@Paul-ex2zx]

Thanks Andy, another insight into the effort that goes into making a great hiking stick. Thank you for sharing this with us all.

[@hiddenvalleyfootpaths2561]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@ervinslens]

Absolutely gorgeous work my friend! Shots are amazing! 👏👏

[@hiddenvalleyfootpaths2561]

Thanks a lot!

[@jeremystafford8374]

Fabulous insight into your work, thanks for your efforts with the channel......

[@hiddenvalleyfootpaths2561]

Many thanks!.

[@Wald-Bushcraft]

Thanks for the nice video, it was interesting to watch👍👍🤝

[@hiddenvalleyfootpaths2561]

Hi, thanks for watching.

[@Beekind799]

andy have you ever used sycamore wood for making sticks and staffs

[@hiddenvalleyfootpaths2561]

HI, yes I have used and worked Sycamore. Very light coloured wood when dry. I would suggest it's best suited to slightly heavier gauge sticks as it's not as strong as other species. Thanks for watching and supporting the channel. Andy.

[@Beekind799]

@@hiddenvalleyfootpaths2561 thank you,my daughter lives in cornwall,she cut me some sycamore branches for sticks and staffs,i would like to get some hazel

[@marklang7958]

Enjoyed this video thank you how long does it take working on a stick after straightening

[@hiddenvalleyfootpaths2561]

Hi, It's more about drying time with boild linseed oil or polyurethane finish. That can take 2/3 days.Add a day to make I guess 4 days start to finish. Thanks for watching. Andy.

[@no1init253]

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[@hiddenvalleyfootpaths2561]

Hi, thanks for watching